Northouse, Leadership 8e SAGE Publications, 2019 Test Bank Chapter 6: Path-Goal Theory Multiple Choice 1. Path-goal theory could be best described as a ______. A. great person theory B. transformational theory C. motivational theory D. behavioral theory Ans: C Cognitive Domain: Comprehension Answer Location: Description Difficulty Level: Easy AACSB Standard: Analytical thinking 2. Using the path-goal approach, expectancy theory suggests that ______. A. leaders' needs and followers' needs overlap B. followers are motivated if they think completing a task will result in a valuable payoff C. a leader should try to help followers reach their fullest potential D. followers are motivated regardless of ability Ans: B Cognitive Domain: Comprehension Answer Location: Description Difficulty Level: Easy AACSB Standard: Application of knowledge 3. In path-goal theory, the three main components are ______. A. leader style, follower characteristics, and work setting B. supportive leadership, directive leadership, and participative leadership C. follower characteristics, task characteristics, and supportive leadership D. leadership, followers, and task Ans: A Cognitive Domain: Knowledge Answer Location: Description Difficulty Level: Easy AACSB Standard: Application of knowledge 4. The researcher who consistently studied path-goal theory from the 1970s to 1990s is ______. A. Bass B. Hersey C. Vroom D. House What does pathThe path-goal theory states that a leader's behavior is contingent on the satisfaction, motivation, and performance of their employees. The manager's job is viewed as guiding workers to choose the best paths to reach both their goals as well as the corporation's goals.
What is the pathPath-goal theory. about how leaders motivate subordinates to accomplish designated goals. stated goal is to enhance employee performance and employee satisfaction by focusing on employee motivation. emphasizes the relationship between the leader's style and the characteristics of the subordinates and the work setting.
What type of leadership theory is pathThe path-goal theory is an adaptive form of leadership that focuses on motivating and supporting employees. Path-goal leaders might help one employee with a directive approach and another with a more hands-off approach.
Which pathAchievement-oriented leadership is appropriate when subordinates are open to authoritarian leadership, have an external locus of control, and have high ability.
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